PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING

1.) Disinfection of water supply facilities shall be required for the following except:
a.) Newly constructed water supply facilities.
b.) Water supply facility that has not been repaired/improved.
c.) All existing water facilities that exceeded the bacteriological value set by the Philippine
National Standard for Drinking Water.
d.) All water facilities that require continuous disinfection.
e.) Drinking water collected from doubtful source.

2.) The Local Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Committee shall be composed of but not limited to
representative from:
a.) Municipal/City Health Authority-Chairman.
b.) Rural Health Unit/City Health Department.
c.) Water Districts/ Private water suppliers.
d.) Sangguniang Panlalawigan/Panlungsod/Bayan
e.) Municipal/City Engineer’s Office
f.) DENR Representative (C.E.N.R.O)
g.) Department of Education (DepEd)

3.) All wash-hand basins shall at all times while the premises are being used, be supplied with hot
and cold or tempered running water at a minimum temperature of:
a.) 37.8 degrees C
b.) 37.7 degrees C
c.) 37.6 degrees C
d.) 37.5 degrees C

4.) Hot and cold running water, under adequate pressure, shall be provided in all areas where food
is prepared, processed or handled and where food equipment and utensils are washed. Water
pressure shall be maintained at:
a.) 24.3 psi
b.) 20.0 psi
c.) 20.4 psi
d.) 23.4 psi
e.) 21.4 psi

5.) All refrigerating compartments and refrigerators shall be kept clean, in good repair and free
from odors. They shall be provided with thermometers with scale divisions not larger than:
a.) 1 degrees C
b.) 2.5 degrees C
c.) 2 degrees C
d.) 1.5 degrees C
 e.) 3 degrees C

6.) The percentage rating of 70 to 89% has a sanitation standard of:

7.) The Sanitation Standard that has a Satisfactory percentage rating has a color code of:
a.) Luminous Green
b.) Luminous Yellow
c.) Red-Orange
d.) Luminous Orange

8.) The Sanitary Engineer/Sanitary Inspector who conducted the inspection shall likewise prepare a
Sanitary Order _________ for approval by the city municipality health officer or chief of the
sanitation division or section or unit, as the case maybe.
a.) EHS Form No. 107
b.) EHS Form No. 103-A
c.) EHS Form No. 104-A
d.) EHS Form No. 118
e.) EHS Form No. 112

9.) _________ establishment are permitted to operate only for a temporary period to be
determined by the local health officer. Those below 50% shall be subject to cancellation of
permit.
a.) Class A
b.) Class B
c.) Class C
d.) Class D

10.) Normally, lunch shall be provided on a Class A and Class B establishment of not less than ____
days in each week, and dinner of not less than ____ days in each week, between the following
minimum hours (Lunch: 12:00 noon and 2:30 p.m. and Dinner: 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.)
a.) 6 and 5
b.) 5 and 6
c.) 4 and 5
d.) 5 and 4

11.) The market site shall be located at least 50 meters from schools, religious institutions, public
offices, funeral establishments, and other public gathering places and ____ meters from
abattoirs and other possible sources of contamination.
 a.) 20 meters
b.) 25 meters
c.) 15 meters
d.) 30 meters
e.) 35 meters

12.) The walls and partitions of the market and abattoirs shall be constructed of impervious and non
toxic materials to a height of not less than _____ from the floor, of such construction and finish
will make them easily cleaned.
a.) 3.5 feet
b.) 4 feet
c.) 5 feet
d.) 4.5 feet
e.) 2.5 feet

13.) The following minimum supply of potable water shall be provided in the process of meat
production, preparation and marketing within the abattoir except:
a.) 0.23 cu.m. (60 gal) per cattle
b.) 0.12 cu.m. (30 gal) per swine
c.) 0.06 cu.m. (15 gal) per goat and sheep
d.) 0.008 cu.m. (2 gal) per bird
e.) All of the above

14.) In Public Laundry, partition walls between water closets shall have a height of at least _____
meters and terminates thirty (30) centimetres (1 foot) above the floor.
a.) 1 meter
b.) 1.5 meter
c.) 2 meters
d.) 2.5 meters
e.) 3 meters

15.) In Public Landry, the intensity of the required illumination inside the establishment shall be
maintained at a point _____ above the floor.
a.) 25 inches
b.) 30 inches
c.) 35 inches
d.) 20 inches

16.) How many square meters of floor area are allotted to each pupil/student pursuant to the
School Sanitation and Health Services of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines?
a.) 1 sq.m.
b.) 2 sq.m.
 c.) 1.5 sq.m.
d.) 2.5 sq.m.

17.) Refers to airborne concentration of substances that represent conditions under which it is
believed that nearly all workers maybe repeatedly exposed day after day without adverse effect.
a.) Threshold Limit Constant
b.) Threshold Limit Values
c.) Threshold Limit Coefficient
d.) Threshold Limit Plan

18.) Swimming pools shall be located in areas where airborne contamination by dust, algal spores,
leaves, etc., is reduced to a minimum. It shall not be less than ____ meters from the side of the
property line and back alignments and ____ meters from the road alignment.
a.) 2 and 3
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 3 and 4
d.) 2 and 4
e.) 3 and 5

19.) The maximum depth at the shallow end of the swimming pool shall not exceed _____ except
for competitive or special purpose swimming pools.
a.) 3.5 feet
b.) 3 feet
c.) 4 feet
d.) 4.5 feet
e.) 5 feet

20.) In swimming pools with deep water at or near one end, multiple outlets shall be provided
where the width of the pool is more than 30 feet. In such cases, outlets shall be spaced not
more than _____ feet, nor more than _____ feet from side walls.
a.) 30 and 15
b.) 40 and 20
c.) 50 and 25
d.) 60 and 30

21.) Depth markers shall be numerals of ___ inches minimum height, and in such a color that
contrast with the background. Where depth markers cannot be placed on the vertical walls
above the water level, other means shall be used. The markings shall be plainly visible to
persons in the swimming pool.
a.) 3
b.) 4
c.) 5
 d.) 6

22.) Lane lines or other markings on the bottom of the swimming pool shall be a minimum of ____
inches in width and in such a color that contrast with the background.
a.) 8
b.) 10
c.) 12
d.) 15
e.) 6

23.) Where the distance across the shallow portion of the swimming pool is more than 15 feet,
multiple inlets shall be provided, so spaced that each inlet will serve a linear distance of not
more than ____ feet.
a.) 10
b.) 15
c.) 20
d.) 25

24.) The slope of the bottom of any portion of the swimming pool having water depth of less 1.50
meters shall not be more than 30.50 centimeters in 3.70 meters and said slope shall be uniform.
In portions with a depth greater than 1.50 meters (5 feet), the slope shall not exceed _____
centimetres in 0.90 meter (3 feet).
a.) 25.50
b.) 30.50
c.) 24.50
d.) 22.50
e.) 32.50

25.) Safety ledges when provided on vertical walls in the deep portion of the swimming pool shall be
not over _____ inches wide, at least 1.20 (4 feet) below the water surface, and shall slope 1.30
(1/2 inch) in 10 centimeters (4 inches) toward the poo;.
a.) 4
b.) 5
c.) 6
d.) 8

26.) If steps be inserted in walls or if stepholes be provided, they shall be of such design that they
may be cleaned readily and shall be arranged to drain in the pool to prevent the accumulation of
dirt thereon. Stepholes shall have the minimum tread of 13 centimeters (5 inches) and a
minimum width of _____ inches.
a.) 12
b.) 14
 c.) 16
d.) 10
e.) 18

27.) Rest areas and bus stops shall be constructed at least one for every two (2) hours travel interval
but not shorter that _____ kilometres interval along national highway and shall preferably
occupy a one hectare area.
a.) 30
b.) 35
c.) 25
d.) 20
e.) 40

28.) Rest areas shall have a minimum area that could accommodate five (5) buses at one time or a
minimum of _____ square meter parking space.
a.) 300
b.) 250
c.) 350
d.) 200
e.) 400

29.) Waiting sheds for commuters shall be of adequate size to comfortably accommodate a
minimum of _____ persons. Floors shall be of smooth, concrete finish or made of impervious
and non-slip materials adequately graded to drain adequately provide with seats.
a.) 25 persons
b.) 30 persons
c.) 35 persons
d.) 20 persons
e.) 15 persons

30.) The color coding with a Percentage Rating 50% to 69% and Sanitation Standard of Satisfactorily
is:
a.) Luminous Red
b.) Luminous Yellow
c.) Luminous Green
d.) Luminous Orange

31.) In Chapter X of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines IRR (CAPMS & PICNIC GROUNDS), the
establishments shall be at least ____ meters radial distance away from a densely populated
areas (e.g. commercial, residential, institutional and industrial area):
a.) 250
b.) 300
 c.) 150
d.) 200
e.) 350

32.) Dancing schools, dance halls, night clubs and similar establishments shall provide two (2)
egresses for their patrons/customers/students/trainees/talents. Front doors of all
establishments shall be at least ____ meters wide and opening outward:
a.) 1.5
b.) 2.5
c.) 2.0
d.) 3.0
e.) 3.5

33.) Pursuant to Chapter XI – Dancing Schools, Dance Halls & Night Clubs, the minimum floor area
shall be at least _____ sq.m. including bar, kitchenette/sushi bar and hand washing facility.
a.) 15
b.) 12
c.) 18
d.) 22
e.) 26

34.) Chapter XIII-Tonsorial & Beauty Establishment. It shall be the duty of the city or municipality
health officer to cause the inspection and evaluation of every tonsorial and beauty
establishments requiring a sanitary permit for its operations at least ____ months and to cause
as many additional inspections and re-inspections and evaluation as deemed necessary for the
enforcement of the provision of these rules and regulations.
a.) 2
b.) 3
c.) 4
d.) 5
e.) 6

35.) Massage attendant must have a certificate of training noted by the local health officer after
having completed at least ____ hours of training on practical massage under the supervision of
registered masseur.
a.) 50
b.) 60
c.) 80
d.) 120
36.) Examination for masseuse shall be conducted any day of the first week of ____ and ____ of
every year. In exceptional cases, the committee may give examination on other dates outside
the prescribe ones.
a.) June and December
b.) July and December
c.) March and October
d.) February and September
e.) January and June

37.) Chapter XVII of the IRR of P.D. 856, individual sewage disposal systems utilizing leaching fields,
leaching beds, water rock strata is less than:
a.) 1.5 meters
b.) 1.2 meters
c.) 2.0 meters
d.) 2.5 meters
e.) 2.3 meters

38.) What is the color code for the storage of chemical waste, pursuant to Chapter XVIII-Refuse
Disposal of the IRR of P.D. 856:
a.) Red with black band
b.) Yellow with black band
c.) Orange with black band
d.) Black with yellow band
e.) Green with black band

39.) According to Chapter XX –Pollution of the Environment of the IRR of P.D. 856, land and moter
transport vehicles and tricycles shall not produce noise above ___ Db from source such as
engine, muffler or radio/stereo:
a.) 60
b.) 65
c.) 70
d.) 75
e.) 80

40.) Chapter XXI – Disposal of Dead Persons, IRR of P.D. 856, requirements for the disinterment of
remains of persons who died of dangerous communicable disease, bodies of remains of perons
who died of any dangerous communicable disease shall be exhumed after a lapse of _____ year
burial period.
a.) 2
b.) 3
c.) 4
d.) 5
 e.) 6
41.) Pursuant to Chapter VII, Rule II Section 1 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines IRR on
Industrial Hygiene. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall have the following powers
and functions except:

i.) Formulates policies, standards, guidelines, and programs for the promotion and not of
worker’s health.

ii.) Prescribes a list of Threshold Limit Values of atmospheric/environmental contaminants as a

iii.) Promulgates the illumination standard values and orders their review at irregular intervals to
alter amend values when indicated.

iv.) Prescribes control measures to eliminate/minimize industrial contaminants and infectious

a.) i only
b.) i and ii
c.) i and iii
d.) ii and iv
e.) ii and iii
f.) NOTA

42.) Under Rule IV of Chapter VII of PD 856 IRR, the renewal of sanitary permit shall be filed and
done on or before ________ of the current year.
a.) 10th day of January
b.) 15th day of January
c.) 1st Monday of January
d.) 20th day of January
e.) 2nd Monday of January

43.) Rule V of Chapter VII of PD 856 IRR Section 1 paragraph B pertaining to Sanitary Facilities.
Sewerage works/systems and treatment plants shall comply with the following requirements
except.
a.) All establishments covered by the system shall be connected to the sewer in areas where a
sewerage system is available.
b.) Completely treated influent if conforming to the quality standards prescribed by
Environmental Management Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(EMB-DENR) may be discharged into a body of water.
c.) Storm water shall be discharged to a storm sewer; only sanitary sewage shall be discharged
to a sewerage system; but this should not prevent the installation of combined system.
 d.) Properly designed grease traps shall be installed in establishments where the sewage carries
a large amount of grease as determined and approved by EMB-DENR.

44.) The minimum space provided for a restroom for ten (10) workers shall be six (6.0) square
meters, ad for each additional employee, the minimum addition shall be at least _____square
meter.
a.) Point two (0.2)
b.) Point five (0.5)
c.) Point six (0.6)
d.) Point four (0.4)
e.) Point three (0.3)

45.) The following control measures will enable workers to maintain a deep body temperature of 38
degrees centigrade except:
a.) Decrease the number of hours of physical work of the task.
b.) Modification of the number and duration of exposures.
c.) Modification of physical (thermal) environment.
d.) Maintenance of normal thermal conditions of the rest areas.
e.) Use of appropriate work clothing.
46.) All work procedures shall be in such a manner that it will not produce undue stress to the
musculo-skeletal system of workers except:
a.) Provide instructional materials and orientation in proper sitting, standing and lying postures
in the workplace.
b.) Workroom furnitures and equipment shall be designed to prevent stress and strain on
musculo-skeletal system of the workers.
c.) Male workers shall not be allowed to lift, carry or move any load more than 50 kg and
female workers over 25 kg. Weight over 50 kg shall be handled or carried by more than one
worker, by mechanical means, or with appropriate back support.
d.) NOTA
e.) All of the above

47.) Appropriate Head Protection shall be furnished by the employer where such equipment are
necessary to protect the safety of the employees.

i.) Hard hats for the protection of workers from impact penetration from falling and flying
objects, blows and from limited electric shock and burns shall be provided where there is
reasonable probability of exposure to such hazards.

ii.) Hard hats shall be made of non-combustible or slow burning materials and when used in
electrical environment shall be non conductors of electricity.

iii.) The total weight of a complete hard hat should not be more than 0.45 kg. (16 ounces).
 iv.) Hard hat shall have a brim all around to provide protection for the head, face and back of the
neck.

v.) Hard hat without brim and low crown may be allowed only in confined spaces.

vi.) The cradle and sweatband of hard hat shall be detachable and replaceable.

a.) i,ii,iii,iv
b.) ii,iii, vi
c.) iii,iv,v,vi
d.) i,ii,iii,iv,v,vi
e.) all of the above
f.) NOTA

48.) Under Chapter IX of PD 856 IRR. The rest areas shall have a minimum area that could
accommodate five (5) buses at one time or a minimum of _____ square meter parking space.
a.) 250
b.) 200
c.) 300
d.) 350
e.) 400

49.) Ventillation under Chapter IX of PD 856 IRR shall be provided effectively to maintain a suitable
and comfortable condition. The natural air supply in any room or workplace shall in no instance
be less than 0.005 cubic meter per second per person. In rooms where work is demanding, a
ventilation rate of _____ cubic meter per second per person is required.
a.) 0.025
b.) 0.020
c.) 0.015
d.) 0.010
e.) 0.030

50.) Pursuant to Chapter XII, PD 856 IRR (Tonsorial & Beauty Establishment). The tattooist/skin
piercer shall immediately destroy, sterile or dispose of in a waste receptacle every paper, tissue,
pad, swap, appliance, implement tools and things used in the service of such customer. In case
of apron, coat or overall worn by the person conducting the tattooing or skin piercing, he shall
place them in a sealed container and at the first practicable opportunity soak the same in water
at a temperature of 71 degrees C for at least 10 minutes then wash in water and soap followed
by drying and ironing at a temperature of at least _____.
a.) 75 degrees C
b.) 70 degrees C
c.) 71 degrees C
d.) 65 degrees C
e.) 73 degrees C
f.) 72 degrees C